village green

University Village, Seattle, Washington

The Village Green transforms 31,500 square feet of former parking and roadway into a vibrant gathering space at University Village, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center adjacent to the University of Washington. This lush green space serves as a central hub for community events and seasonal celebrations—including becoming Santa’s holiday home base each winter.

Thoughtfully designed amenities invite visitors to linger and enjoy the surroundings. Water features, custom benches, seat walls, and an array of movable tables and chairs support flexible use and casual gatherings. Richly layered planting beds showcase an evolving palette of shrubs and perennials, including Camellias, Daphnes, Hydrangeas, Japanese Forest Grass, and Hellebores, complemented by rotating seasonal displays. A diverse tree canopy features Tulip Trees, Katsura Trees, and Japanese Maples, adding texture and year-round interest.

Beyond its social and aesthetic contributions, the Village Green delivers measurable environmental benefits by eliminating 30,500 square feet of impervious surface, thereby helping to reduce point source pollution and improve site sustainability.